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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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